[Golf Topic] PGA Tour's Good Deed "Zurich Classic Donates 1.8 Billion KRW"

Yon Rahm is seen celebrating with the champion belt right after winning the Zurich Classic last year. Photo by Golfweek

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The goodwill of the U.S. Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour continues.

Although the Zurich Classic was canceled due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the donation activities have continued, drawing attention. On the 28th (Korean time), Golfweek reported, "Zurich Insurance Group, the title sponsor of the tournament, has decided to donate $1.5 million (18.4 billion KRW) to the local children's foundation, Fore! Kids Foundation," adding, "This amount is the same as last year's donation." The funds will be used to build homes for local children and provide food and financial support.

It added, "Zurich Insurance Group has donated more than $21 million to the local community since 2005." This year's Zurich Classic was scheduled to be held on the 23rd at the Louisiana Golf Course in Avondale, Louisiana, but was halted due to COVID-19. The PGA Tour has suspended all events until mid-June due to the spread of COVID-19. The first tournament to mark the resumption of the season will be the Charles Schwab Challenge, opening on June 11 at the Colonial Golf Course in Fort Worth, Texas.

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